Grammy Award-winning musician James Taylor will make his theatrical debut as Bob Cratchit in the Berkshire Theatre Group production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, beginning Dec. 17.

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Known for his hits "Fire and Rain" and "Carolina in My Mind," Taylor also penned songs for the Broadway musical Working. He will make his stage debut under the direction of Eric Hill, who also adapted the production and stars as Scrooge. Performances continue through Dec. 30 at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA.

A Christmas Carol will have scenic design by Carl Sprague, co-costume design by David Murin and Arthur Oliver, with original costume design by Jessica Risser-Milne, lighting design by Matthew E. Adelson and sound design by J Hagenbuckle.

Tickets go on sale at the box office Nov. 13 for Berkshire County residents. The general public can phone (413) 997-4444 or visit JamesTaylor.com for tickets beginning Nov. 15.